Modi Ji… have you really understood the problems of our travel industry? Time to dive into the problems and turbulences industry has faced in the last 15 Years. There is no doubt that this government is proactive …
Read More »ForwardKeys concludes landmark agreement with IATA and ARC to provide data on global air travel
ForwardKeys has concluded a landmark agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) to include their global ticketing data in its portfolio of products and data services. Through this agreement, ForwardKeys will now provide global air travel data that leverages the world’s most comprehensive air …
Read More »IndiGo strengthens its domestic and international connectivity, launches 26 new flights
Keeping its focus on strengthening its domestic connectivity, India’s leading carrier – IndiGo – today announced 26 new flights on its network. Starting March 29, IndiGo will operate its first flights between Patna-Guwahati, Chandigarh-Indore, Lucknow-Bhopal, Lucknow-Raipur and Chennai-Vadodara routes. The airline will also be adding frequencies for Chandigarh-Delhi, Delhi-Varanasi, Chandigarh-Mumbai, …
Read More »Nocturnal India: After-hour experiences revealed by Eastbound’s Salim Javed
What’s the first thought that comes to a tourist’s mind when he hears the word— India? Taj Mahal or Red Fort? The world may be well versed with India’s popular attractions but, unbeknownst to most, India has more to offer than meets the eye. When the sun goes down and …
Read More »VisitBritain pushes northern England, brings Emirates Old Trafford to India
Steeped in cricket history, the 156-year old Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester is ready to woo cricket fans from India. The Department of International Trade UK along with VisitBritain welcomed the Lancashire Cricket team and introduced Emirates Old Trafford to key travel trade professionals in Mumbai at the …
Read More »Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council and Marriott India sign MoU
India is set to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030. Leveraging its demographic dividend and aiming at addressing the demand for industry-relevant workforce, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is strengthening skill development efforts to upgrade …
Read More »CSMIA extends its list of destinations to Russia and Kazakhstan
GVK-led Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) announces the introduction of new routes between Mumbai and destinations in Russia and Kazakhstan, also known as Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Operated by airlines like Aeroflot, Air Astana and Ural Air, CSMIA is not only providing passengers with the opportunity to explore …
Read More »ForwardKeys acquires Traveller Statistics from NPD
ForwardKeys, the travel analytics company, has signed an agreement to acquire Traveller Statistics from The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Under the agreement, on May 1, 2020 ForwardKeys will take over direct responsibility for providing information on travellers and on travel trends to former NPD clients in the …
Read More »Profits at Jazeera Airways soar to INR 3.5 Bn in 2019, up 124.1%
Jazeera Airways has announced a net profit of INR 3.5 billion, up 124.1% from last year, supported by a 20.6% increase in number of passengers, reaching 2.4 million, and a 25.9% increase in operating revenue to INR 24.24 billion. Operationally, the airline registered an increase in operating profit by 108.7% …
Read More »Azerbaijan records 67% increase in tourists from India in 2019
Anupriya Bishnoi Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) witnessed 2019 as a year of growth in tourism across the capital city of Baku and other key regions of Azerbaijan, with Indian visitor numbers up by 66.8%. This achievement comes just over a year after ATB unveiled the “Take Another Look” campaign in …
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